Horace Gilbert Dyce, age 77, of Clarksville, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving friends and family on Monday, January 9, 2023, at his residence.
Horace was born September 9, 1945, in Cheatham County, TN to the late Elsie Mae Dyce Bowker. Horace is also preceded in death by his father that raised him, James G. Bowker; first wife, Barbara Dyce and second wife, Marianne Dyce; brothers, Douglas and Henry Bowker.
Horace is survived his daughters, Rita Lynn Dyce (Kenneth) Hill and Brenda Leann Dyce (Brad) Haley; brother, Danny Bowker; sister, Sandy Bowker; grandchildren, Keenan Frost, Sean Frost, Hayden Haley, and Elyza Haley.
Horace served his community faithfully and diligently with over 37 years of service with Clarksville Fire and Rescue. He was a lifelong member of Excell Baptist Church and proud Free Mason with Queen City Lodge 761. Horace was kind and loving father, grandfather, husband and brother, whose love and leadership extended into all he knew and mentored. An avid outdoorsman, Horace could be found on the surrounding lakes reeling them in or spending time with his horses, dogs, and mules. His profound love of Westerns and Nascar will be fondly remembered. He will be missed greatly, but knew he was loved dearly.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. with Masonic Service at 6:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 13, 2023, with Rev. David Mackens officiating, in the Chapel of Neal Tarpley Parchman beginning at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ernie Schmidt, Keenan Frost, Sean Frost, Jeff Bowker, Kenny Keaton and David Clinard. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Reid, Gary Puskus and members of the Clarksville Fire & Rescue.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal Tarpley Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN, 37040; (931) 645-6488. Online condolences and live streaming of the service may be made and viewed at www.nealtarpleyparchman.com.